Hot Rod Hundley
Rodney Clark "Hot Rod" Hundley (October 26, 1934 – March 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster. Hundley was the number 1 pick of the 1957 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals out of West Virginia University. In 2003, Hundley received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1934 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 2015 (aged 80) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Charleston (Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College | West Virginia (1954–1957) |
| NBA draft | 1957: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Playing career | 1957–1963 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 33 |
| Career history | |
| 1957–1963 | Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,625 (8.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,420 (3.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,455 (3.4 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Hundley's life revolved around the game of basketball. His love and talent for the game led him to achieve honors in high school and most notably during his college years. At West Virginia University, Hundley played to packed crowds at the Old Field House. His dribbling antics and daredevil maneuvers on the floor led to his popular nickname, "Hot Rod". He later was a broadcaster for the Utah Jazz.